Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2059

 

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Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2059

 

 

Tie rod to power steering gear 75 N.m (55 ft lb)

Installing boot 

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Check boot for wear (cuts, cracks) and make sure sealing surfaces are clean.  

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Install boot, but first turn the tie rod so that the tie rod ball joint tapered pin is in the installation position. 

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Tighten clip with pliers V.A.G 1275. 

Fig. 38: Tighten Boot Clamp Clip With Pliers V.A.G 1275 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

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Install power steering gear.  

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Only use genuine clamp-type clips. 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Removing and installing power steering gear. See POWER STEERING, SERVICING 

TIE ROD BALL JOINTS, MODIFIED 

The manufacturing process for the tie rod ball joints has been optimized. This has resulted in changes to the 
external shape and length of the internally threaded shaft. 

It was then necessary to modify the tie rods to match the tie rod ball joints. See TIE RODS, MODIFIED 

Introduction will be gradual. 

The modified tie rod ball joints can be recognized by the following features.

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

Fig. 39: Identifying Right And Left Hand Tie Rod Ball Joint 
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC. 

A. A - Right-hand tie rod ball joint 

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

1. Hex on internally threaded shaft, wrench size 19 mm (.75 in.) 

Dimension -a-; 94 +/- 0.5 mm (3.70 0.020 in.) 

Identification "A" for right 

B. B - Left-hand tie rod ball joint 

1. Hex on internally threaded shaft, wrench size 19 mm (.75 in.) 

Dimension -a-; 94 +/- 0.5 mm (3.70 0.020 in.) 

Identification "B" for left 

Identifying features for the previous tie rod ball joint

 

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS 

1998-2004 STEERING Steering - New Beetle

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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